Saving Liliana by Elle James

Author:Elle James [James, Elle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Twisted Page Inc

Chapter 8

Liliana showered, dried her hair and ironed her dress, her mind rolling over and over that kiss. Where had that come from? What had made him lean down and her rise up to meet him? They barely knew each other. Well, other than what they’d talked about on the drive down. Still, they really didn’t know each other.

Oh, but they had chemistry.

No doubt.

But was chemistry enough, considering everything stacked against them?

Whatever was between them, she couldn’t lose herself so completely like she had as soon as his lips had touched hers.

After she applied a light amount of makeup, she slipped into the dress and the high heels that matched and then studied her reflection in the mirror.

Her lips were still slightly swollen from the incredible kiss she’d shared with Dax. She raised her hand to touch her fingertips to her mouth, still tingling from his.

How could she face him when all she wanted to do was kiss him again?

Truthfully, that wasn’t all she wanted to do to him, but it was enough to make her shy and hesitant when she opened the bedroom door.

He stood at the window, overlooking the mountain, his broad shoulders, narrow hips and muscular thighs making her heart race. He still wore the same clothes he’d worn earlier. Draped over the back of the sofa were a black suit and white shirt. He turned.

“The bathroom is all yours,” she said. “I left the ironing board up if you’d like me to iron your suit while you’re getting ready.”

He turned to face her, his gaze sweeping over her from head to toe, his eyes flaring. “Wow,” he said. “You clean up beautifully.”

Her cheeks heated. “I’m sorry I took so long.”

“Don’t be sorry. The time was well-spent.” He smiled. “You’re gorgeous.”

Liliana didn’t think her cheeks could get hotter. She must be beet-red by now. Very unflattering. “Thank you.”

She left the doorway, walked to the mini bar and found a bottle of red wine.

Dax gathered his toiletries, suit and dress shoes and entered the bedroom, calling out over his shoulder, “I won’t be long.”

“I’m not in a hurry. I need to go over my speech for tomorrow.”

He turned around. “I’d be happy to listen if you’d like.”

“Thanks,” she said. “I’ve given most of this before. I just need to review and remember the words I want them to hear most. I believe every word and know them deep in my heart. I just don’t want to say them wrong and have someone misquote me.”

He nodded. “The media can be ruthless.”

“Yes, they can. They can also be helpful.”

“If they’re on your side,” he finished.

“True.”

“Ten minutes, tops,” he said and entered the bathroom, closing the door behind him.

Liliana found herself straining to hear the sound of the water going on in the shower. Her imagination took flight with thoughts of Dax standing beneath the spray, naked, wet and so very tempting.

Her pulse sped and heat burned at her core. She poured herself a glass of wine and carried it to the window.

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